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Dorothy Noyes: Folklore, Exemplarity and Politics
Professor Dorothy Noyes studies folklore from its different views in American and European contexts to its role in representing marginalized cultures and the interplay between high and low culture. Pr
Sahar Heydari Fard: Peace and Hope in Dark Times
Dr. Sahar Heydari Fard, a professor of philosophy, researches at the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and social movements. She discusses the evolving nature of ethics in complex societies, the con
States-in-Waiting: Professor Lydia Walker on Decolonization and Untold Histories
Lydia Walker, Assistant Professor and Seth Andre Myers Chair in Global Military History at The Ohio State University, researches histories of decolonization, nationalist insurgence movements, and the
OPEEP: Empowering Incarcerated Voices with Mary Thomas and Tiyi Morris
Mary Thomas, Professor in the Department of Womens, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Tiyi Morris, Associate Professor in the Department of African American and African Studies, both serve as co-dire
Sara Butler: Medieval Myth Buster
Sara Butler is the King George III Professor in British History and the Director for the Center for Historical Research at The Ohio State University. She specializes in medieval history and legal stud
Schlingman Talks Skeptics, the Las Vegas Sphere, and the 2024 Eclipse
Wayne Schlingman, Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Arne Slettebak OSU Planetarium, talks with host David Staley about the importance of the planetarium, active engagement, and lear
Randolph Roth: “When You’re a Historian, You See the Civil War Everywhere”
Randolph Roth, Distinguished Professor of history and sociology at The Ohio State University, discusses the use of quantitative methods in historical research, patterns of adult homicide and child mor
Professor Shiyu Zhang: “I Love Making New Molecules”
Shiyu Zhang, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, researches sustainability within chemistry, specifically the production of sustainable batteries made from organic mat
OSU Going Overseas: Breyfogle and Elmore Discuss Dubai and COP 28
Nicholas Breyfogle, assistant professor of history and director of the Harvey Goldberg Center for Excellence in Teaching, and Bart Elmore, professor of history, discuss their recent visit to COP 28, w
How Does Vladimir Kogan Spend His Free Time? School Board Meetings, Of Course
Vladimir Kogan, professor of political science, researches the activity of school boards across the state and the country to analyze their real impact on students and the communities they preside over